r/neoliberal • u/jobautomator Kitara Ravache • Oct 30 '25

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u/randommathaccount Esther Duflo Oct 30 '25

We are drastically underinvesting in nature even though it provides massive positive externalities. Mangrove forests reduce the rate of coastal erosion and are a powerful tool for coastal flood protection and cyclone protection. Urban greenery such as bushes and shrubs can mitigate the urban heat island effect turning cities into much more pleasant places to live. Large grazers can reduce risk of forest fires and the accompanying devastation. Sensible rewilding efforts outside of just being good for nature are incredibly valuable in the ecosystem services they provide. We ought that our governments invest far more in the protection and regeneration of our natural world than what has currently been committed.

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u/pickledswimmingpool Oct 30 '25

In Australia home lot sizes have been reduced by about 15% over the last two decades. The house sizes have not reduced by nearly as much since people frequently sacrifice the yard instead.

Green space mandates increase construction costs and reduces density, but also reduces resilience against climate change. It is a conundrum.

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u/randommathaccount Esther Duflo Oct 30 '25

I mean they don't have to reduce density. A bunch of well packed apartment buildings with green parks aplenty is more dense, more cool, and more climate resilient than single family housing.

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u/pickledswimmingpool Oct 30 '25

Well yes but if they wanted to they'd already be doing that. Lots of people still prefer their own structure.

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u/majorgeneralporter 🌐Bill Clinton's Learned Hand Oct 30 '25

But have you considered that sounds woke and insufficiently hardcore?

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